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Author: Hadenfeldt, Christian
Title: Archive of Christian Hadenfeldt
Place Published: Germany
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Date Published: 1821-1971
Description: Archive of manuscript volumes and documents. With 16 volumes of diaries and journals, and one folder of awards, ephemera, and additional journal leaves.Archive of German painter Christian Hadenfeldt, including journals, autobiographical text and notes, genealogical notes, sketches, and award documents from the WWI & WWII eras, and other documents spanning about 100 years of the family's history. Many of the diaries have mounted portrait photographs. Hadenfeldt is known for his rustic views, and his work was displayed at the Hauses der Deutschen Kunst.Lot includes:
8 holograph diaries and journals including the war years, many also including genealogical notes, photographs, and sketches, continuing into the 1960s
8 additional journals, likely family history
An 1821 autograph book of friends
Award document for the 25-Year Loyal Service Medal, signed in facsimile by Otto Meissner, 1939
Award document for the 40-Year Loyal Service Medal, signed in facsimile by Adolf Hitler, 1941
Hauses der Deutschen Kunst flyer bearing Hitler's image.
About 20 official documents related to the family and spanning about 100 years.

Items generally worn, with some browning and stains, documents browned, some spotting; overall still good.